Chemical Operator

Chemical OperatorRotating 12-Hour Day & Night ShiftWork Only Half the Month While Building a Long-Term CareerLooking for a schedule that gives you more time off without sacrificing full-time pay?Our client, a growing specialty chemical manufacturer, is seeking Chemical Operators to join their production team. This role offers a unique rotating 12-hour schedule where employees work approximately 50% of the month while enjoying a full week off together every month.If you're mechanically inclined, safety-focused, and interested in learning specialized manufacturing processes, this is an excellent opportunity to join a company that invests in training and promotes from within.Why Candidates Love This OpportunityWork approximately half the monthOne full week off consecutively every monthExtensive hands-on training providedStrong career advancement opportunitiesLearn highly transferable chemical manufacturing skillsFast-paced, team-oriented environmentSafety-first cultureWhat You'll DoAs a Chemical Operator, you'll be responsible for safely manufacturing specialty chemical products while ensuring quality, efficiency, and compliance with environmental and safety standards.Key responsibilities include:Operating reactors, pumps, tanks, and related production equipmentMonitoring production processes and making adjustments as neededWeighing and charging raw materials into production vesselsTransferring products between tanks, vessels, and containersReading and recording process data from instruments and control systemsCompleting production documentation and batch recordsFollowing GMP, OSHA, and company safety proceduresSupporting troubleshooting and process improvement initiativesOperating forklifts and material handling equipmentMaintaining clean and organized work areasWorking closely with engineers, chemists, and production personnelQualificationsWe're looking for individuals who thrive in hands-on industrial environments and take pride in working safely and efficiently.Preferred experience:High School Diploma or GEDManufacturing, production, chemical processing, or industrial experienceExperience working with pumps, reactors, tanks, or process equipment preferredBasic computer skillsStrong attention to detail and problem-solving abilitiesAbility to follow procedures and document work accuratelyWillingness to work a rotating 12-hour day/night scheduleScheduleRotating 12-Hour ShiftsDay Shift: 7:30 AM - 8:00 PMNight Shift: 7:30 PM - 8:00 AMAlternating 36-hour and 48-hour workweeksRotating days and nightsApproximately one full week off every monthAverage of only 50% of the month workedTraining PeriodMonday through Friday7:30 AM - 4:00 PMApproximately 4-6 weeksThe Ideal CandidateYou enjoy hands-on work, are comfortable around industrial equipment, and want a stable career with room for advancement. Whether your experience is in chemical manufacturing, food production, pharmaceuticals, paper, plastics, refining, or other process manufacturing environments, we'd love to speak with you.Apply today to learn more about this unique opportunity offering exceptional work-life balance, extensive training, and long-term career growth.Job Type & Location: This is a Contract position based out of Piedmont, SC.Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)Workplace Type: This is a fully onsite position in Piedmont, SC.Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 2026.About Actalent: Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email View email address on click.appcast.io for other accommodation options.San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.